Bhaktivedanta Manor - Hare Krishna Temple Watford

Month of Kartik
2023-10-28 - 2023-11-27 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Saturday 28 October – Monday 27 November 2023

During this time, pilgrims come from far and wide to offer a lamp to Mother Yasoda and Lord Krishna. The importance of this month is described extensively in the scriptures, especially in Srila Rupa Goswami’s Mathura Mahatmya.
Every day, devotees come to the Temple and offer a candle to Lord Damodara. The Damodarastakam, a series of eight beautiful verses by the great sage Satyavrata Muni, is sung daily in the morning and evening.

Daily Schedule

Morning
7am
Evening
4:20pm – 7:30pm
Notes:
Candles will be provided free of charge to everyone please do not bring your own candles, lamps or ghee wicks for offering.
Offerings will be paused between 6:30pm – 7pm as the curtains will be closed at this time. During this time there will be a special talk given on Krishna’s pastimes.
Offering times and locations may vary on festival days

Lord Nrsimhadeva is Coming - TOVP
2023-10-08 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Sunday 8 October 2023 | 2pm-4pm

The historic Grand Opening of Lord Nrsimhadeva Wing in Feb 2024 is part of the greater TOVP 2024 Marathon to open the temple in 2024. This is a crucial stage towards that goal, and we request all devotees to come together for this fundraiser and give to help complete the Lord Nrsimhadeva Wing for the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada.
Lord Nrsimhadeva is coming
Join us for a special program as part of the TOVP (Temple of the Vedic Planetarium) tour and take darshan of the Satari (helmet) of Mayapur Nrsimhadeva, non-different from the Lord Himself, as well as Lord Nityananda’s Padukas (shoes).

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

Preview from previous festivals

Shraddha
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-14 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
29 Sep – 14 Oct

Shraddha is a time for expressing our love and gratitude to our departed family members by making offerings to help them on their onward journey.
Shraddha lasts for one fortnight from the beginning of the lunar month of Ashwin, which this years falls from the 29 September until the 14 October inclusive.
More information – What is Shraddha?

Ceremony at Bhaktivedanta Manor
There will be daily Shraddha ceremonies at the temple.
The ceremony will be led by a priest consisting of
Sankalpa, Pitri Tarpana (offering of Water to ancestors ) & Go Puja / feeding of the cows.
Please book in advance so we can make sure that we have enough facilities.
Book for – Purnima Shraddha Puja on Sep 29, 11:30 AM
Book for – Pratipad Shraddha Puja on Sep 30, 11:30 AM
Book for – Dwitiya Shraddha Puja on Oct 01, 2:00 PM
Book for – Trititya Shraddha Puja on Oct 02, 5:30 PM
Book for – Chaturthi Shraddha Puja on Oct 03, 5:30 PM
Book for – Panchami Shraddha Puja on Oct 04, 5:30 PM
Book for – Sasthi Shraddha Puja on Oct 05, 5:30 PM
Book for – Saptami Shraddha Puja on Oct 06, 5:30 PM
Book for – Astami Shraddha Puja on Oct 07, 11:30 AM
Book for – Navami Shraddha Puja on Oct 08, 11:30 AM
Book for – Dasami Shraddha Puja on Oct 09, 5:30 PM
Ekadasi – We dont do Shraddha Puja on Ekadasi (if your shraddha falls on this day please book last day of puja)
Book for – Dvadasi Shraddha Puja on Oct 11, 5:30 PM
Book for – Trayodasi Shraddha Puja on Oct 12, 5:30 PM
Book for – Chaturdasi Shraddha Puja on Oct 13, 5:30 PM
Book for – Sarva Pitru Amavasya Shraddha Puja – Oct 14, 4:30 PM
If you have any queries, contact us at bmf@krishnatemple.com or phone 01923 851008.
If you are not sure of the day that shraddha should be performed for your family member you can come on the last day, which is known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya.
Please book in advance so we can make sure that we have enough facilities.

Donate for Shraddha

Food Items you can donate for Shraddha
Atta/Flour – Elephant Atta Medium
Ghee (cow ghee)
Rice (basmati)
Dal – mung Dal, toor Dal,
Oils – sunflower oil, olive oil,
Spices – Jeera (cumin), mustard, sesame seeds, Black pepper,
Nuts – Cashew, Almonds, Peanuts
Dried Fruits

About Śrāddha at Bhaktivedanta Manor
Ceremony at Bhaktivedanta Manor
Sankalpa
Pitri Tarpana ( offering of Water to ancestors )
Go Puja / feeding of the Cows
What you need to bring
Kalash (water pot) medium size (700ml)
Bowl (wide mouth with capacity of 2 litres)
Upto 2 litres of water (bottled)
1 bunch of flowers (white and yellow only)
A mat / blanket to sit on
A self standing framed picture (size A4/A5) of the departed family member(s) we are offering puja for
Please remember the full names of all the departed souls you will be offering sraddha and up to three generations of your family members. List of family members pdf
About śrāddha from Srila Prabhupada
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu went to Gaya to offer respectful oblations to His forefathers. This process is called pinda-dana. In Vedic society, after the death of a relative, especially one’s father or mother, one must go to Gaya and there offer oblations to the lotus feet of Lord
Vishnu. Therefore hundreds and thousands of men gather daily to offer such oblations, or sraddha. Following this principle, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu also went there to offer pinda to His dead father. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi 17.8, Purport)
After death according to Vedic regulations, pinda-udaka, pinda, offering Vishnu prasada and water at least once in a year, it is required by the family members. And according to Vedic culture, there is one month fixed up in a year when all people will offer pinda and udaka to the forefathers. (Lecture, London, July 29, 1973)
Importance and need of performing śrāddha
In Srimad Bhagavatam Lord Sri Narasimha Himself recommends performing of Shraddha ceremony by His devotee Prahlada after delivering Hiranyakashipu.
kuru tvaṁ preta-kṛ tyāni pituḥ pūtasya sarvaśaḥ
Mad-aṅ ga-sparśanenāṅ ga lokān yāsyati suprajāḥ
My dear child, your father has already been purified just by the touch of My body at the time of his death. Nonetheless, the duty of a son is to perform the śrāddha ritualistic ceremony after his father’s death so that his father may be promoted to a planetary system where he may become a good citizen and devotee. (SB 7.10.22)
Objectives of performing śrāddha
…What is putra pinda? Caitanya Mahaprabhu also showed us the example. He went to Gaya Pradesh to offer pinda for His forefathers. This is necessary still… There are many practical cases that one’s father or mother became a ghost after death, and after offering oblations at the lotus feet of Vishnu at Gaya, he was delivered. There are many cases. So, actual fact is Vishnu worship. That is the ultimate goal of Vedic civilization, but they do not know. (Srila Prabhupada lecture, Surat, January 3, 1971)
Prayers and types of the śrāddha ritual
The best process for the śrāddha ceremony is to distribute bhāgavata-prasāda (remnants of food that has first been offered to Kṛṣṇa) to all of one’s forefathers and relatives. This makes a first-class śrāddha ceremony. (SB 7.15 summary)
There are three kinds of ceremonies — specifically, ceremonies to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead or the demigods, those performed for social celebrations like marriages and birthdays, and those meant to please the forefathers, like the śrāddha ceremony. In all these ceremonies, large amounts of money are spent for various activities, but here it is suggested that if along with this there is recitation of the wonderful activities of Vāmanadeva, certainly the ceremony will be carried out successfully and will be free of all discrepancies. (SB 8.23.31 purport)
The effects of the śrāddha ritual
There is a hell which is called pun. So from that hellish condition, one who delivers, trāyate iti tra, therefore he is called putra. This is… Every Sanskrit word has got meaning, root meaning. Putra. Putra-piṇḍa-prayojanam. Putra is required. Why? After death, if by chance the father does not get ordinary life or goes to the hellish condition of life, the son will deliver. Therefore śrāddha ceremony. There is śrāddha… What is that śrāddha ceremony? Śrāddha ceremony means to offer foodstuff to Viṣṇu, and with the prasādam, to the forefathers or father it is offered, so that by eating prasādam, if he is in ghost life or in hellish life, he’ll be delivered. This is called śrāddha. (Srila Prabhupada lecture Vrindavan, SB 1.5.24, August 5, 1974,)
Who can perform śrāddha
Sanatan Dharma that does not give any cause for excuse for not performing śrāddha due to the absence of a particular person. Son, daughter, grandson, great grandson, wife, daughter’s son, brother, nephew, cousin’s son, father, mother, daughter-in-law, son of elderly and younger sisters, maternal uncle, anyone in the seven generations and from the same lineage (sapiṇḍa), anyone after the seven generations and belonging to the same family domain (samanodak), disciple, priests (upadhyay), friend, son-in-law of the deceased can perform Śrāddha in that order. In case of a joint family, the eldest and earning male should perform Śrāddha. In the case of the unit family, everyone should perform śrāddha independently.
Sanatan Dharma has made arrangements so that for each and every dead person śrāddha can be performed so as to give momentum to that person to progress to a higher sub-plane. Dharma Sindhu mentions that: ‘If a particular dead person does not have any relative or a close person, then it is the duty of the king to perform Śrāddha for that person. Normally every year Śrāddha should be performed on the date of death of the person (the Vaishnava calendar and not as per the Western calendar).
Considering the complexity in pronouncing certain Sanskrit words and limitation to understand the rites mentioned in the science, it may not be possible for everyone to perform the ritual as prescribed, by themselves. In such cases one can get the ritual performed through priests and if they are not available, then the ritual can be performed with the help of knowledgeable people.
If the date is not known and only the month is known, then in that case śrāddha can be performed on the last day of Śrāddha period.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address
Bhaktivedanta Manor
Hilfield Lane
Watford
Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

Luton Rathayatra
2023-09-24 12:00 - 15:00
Sunday 24 September 2023 – Luton War memorial to the end of the Market hill

The Festival of Chariots, also known as ‘Ratha Yatra’ is an ancient tradition of procession that takes place around the world, originating in India. Filled with singing, dancing, colour, and spirituality, it is a joyous occasion for all that attend.
Free and with something for everyone – Fun for the family, philosophy for the spiritual-seeker, singing & dancing for the expressive soul, and a free delicious vegetarian meal for all the public.

Schedule

– Procession will start from Luton War memorial to the end of the Market hill from 12pm

– Free Vegeterian feast will be served from 2pm to 3pm

– Various activities planned for kids like colouring, face painting etc

– Book, Beads, Mantra Meditation Stalls etc

– If you would like to help on the day or have any questions please contact Mayank on 07584251184

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning and origin behind the Festival of Chariots / Ratha Yatra?

‘Ratha Yatra’ literally translates as ‘Chariot Festival’. It is an extraordinary festival that originates in Jagannatha Puri on the east coast of India and dates back over 2,000 years.
Krishna, in His most merciful form as Lord Jagannatha, is pulled along on a large wooden cart. Lord Jagannatha is present along with His brother, Baladeva and sister, Subhadra.
At the end of the procession, there is a big gathering of devotees with feasting, stalls and spiritual entertainment.

Who is Lord Jagannatha?

Lord Jagannatha, known as the Lord of the Universe, is a wooden form of Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

What will you be singing on the day?

Primarily the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra will be sung:
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare
The mantra is most commonly translated as, “O Lord, O Energy of the Lord, please engage me in Your service.” It was popularized in the sixteenth century by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, and spread worldwide in the late twentieth century by Srila Prabhupada and his followers in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.

Can anyone attend?

Yes, this is free and open to everyone. Tell a friend, bring your family, or come on your own.

Slough Rathayatra
2023-09-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Upton Court Park, Upton Court park, Slough, SL3 7LU
Sunday 17 September 2023 – Upton Court Park Walk

The Festival of Chariots, also known as ‘Ratha Yatra’ is an ancient tradition of procession that takes place around the world, originating in India. Filled with singing, dancing, colour, and spirituality, it is a joyous occasion for all that attend.
Free and with something for everyone – Fun for the family, philosophy for the spiritual-seeker, singing & dancing for the expressive soul, and a free delicious vegetarian meal for all the public.

Schedule

– Procession will start from Upton Court Park Walk (SL3 7LU) next to car park from 12pm

– Free Vegeterian feast will be served from 2pm to 3pm

– Various activities planned for kids like colouring, face painting etc

– Book, Beads, Mantra Meditation Stalls etc

– If you would like to help on the day or have any questions please contact Nikhil on 07424026686

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning and origin behind the Festival of Chariots / Ratha Yatra?

‘Ratha Yatra’ literally translates as ‘Chariot Festival’. It is an extraordinary festival that originates in Jagannatha Puri on the east coast of India and dates back over 2,000 years.
Krishna, in His most merciful form as Lord Jagannatha, is pulled along on a large wooden cart. Lord Jagannatha is present along with His brother, Baladeva and sister, Subhadra.
At the end of the procession, there is a big gathering of devotees with feasting, stalls and spiritual entertainment.

Who is Lord Jagannatha?

Lord Jagannatha, known as the Lord of the Universe, is a wooden form of Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

What will you be singing on the day?

Primarily the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra will be sung:
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare
The mantra is most commonly translated as, “O Lord, O Energy of the Lord, please engage me in Your service.” It was popularized in the sixteenth century by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, and spread worldwide in the late twentieth century by Srila Prabhupada and his followers in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.

Can anyone attend?

Yes, this is free and open to everyone. Tell a friend, bring your family, or come on your own.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami
2023-09-10, 2023-09-09, 2023-09-07 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Thurs 7, Sat 9, & Sun 10 September 2023 – Free ticket required for entry
Sri Krishna Janmashtami is the appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The birth of Lord Krishna is one of the biggest celebrations of the year, celebrated all over the world.
Krishna means “the all-attractive one”. He is the cause of all causes, the Supreme personality of the entire creation, both material and spiritual, He is the God of all gods, and the Lord within everything and separate from everything at the same time. This is the day devotees celebrate His beautiful pastimes, His presence in their lives, taking time to remember their eternal loving relationship with Him and His presence within all of our hearts.

Click here for details and ticket information

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Appearance of Srila Prabhupada
2023-09-08 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Friday 8 August 2023

His Divine Grace, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977) is widely regarded as the world’s pre-eminent exponent of the teachings and practices of bhakti-yoga to the Western world. The appearance of Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), is celebrated joyfully by devotees around the world with heartfelt appreciations and chanting of the holy names of the Lord, reflecting on his profound influence on their lives.

Schedule (Subject to change)
Temple Room

4:30am – Mangal Arati by Srila Prabhupada
7am – Guru Puja
7:30am – Deity Greeting (Darshan)
8am – Class by Srila Prabhupada
8:45am – Proceed to Sri Krishna Haveli with Srila Prabhupada
Sri Krishna Haveli
9am – Welcome address by Visakha Dasi
9:10am – Presentation of Vyasa-puja books to Srila Prabhupada with Gurvastakam prayers
9.30am Song ‘The Lover of the Lord’ by the Gurukula
9:40am – Song ‘A Tribute to Srila Prabhupada’ by Madhuri Yamuna Dasi and friends
9:50am – Offerings by devotees
12pm – Abhishek of Srila Prabhupada
1pm – Guru puja and pushpanjali
2pm – Feast (Served in Sri Krishna Haveli, Seva Hall)
Harinam
4pm – Sacred Street Party in Watford Town Centre (book distribution and harinam sankirtan)
Srila Prabhupada’s room
6pm onwards – Offerings by devotees

Notice

Parking will be in the fields
Tickets not required

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address
Bhaktivedanta Manor
Hilfield Lane
Watford
Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

Preview from previous festivals

Appearance of Lord Balarama
2023-08-31 04:30 - 13:00 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Thursday 31 August 2023
The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna, is the fountainhead of all incarnations. Lord Balarama is His second body. They are both one and the same identity. They differ only in form. In Lord Krishna’s pastimes, He plays as Krishna’s older brother. Together Krishna and Balarama enact many pastimes as cowherd boys in the land of Vrindavan.
Lord Balarama exemplifies the service attitude to Krishna. His only mission is to please Krishna by rendering service to Him, whether it is in the creation of the material worlds, maintaining the spiritual world or as His personal paraphernalia.
Lord Balarama is the eternal companion of Sri Krishna. He came as Laxman with Rama and later as Sri Nityananda Prabhu with Lord Caitanya. He is the original spiritual master, and any one desiring to make spiritual progress must first get the mercy of Lord Balarama.
Balaram Jayanti, the appearance of Lord Balarama, celebrates the activities and pastimes of Lord Krishna’s brother, Lord Balarama. There will be kirtans, dramas, ceremonies, and a feast. Open for everyone.

Schedule
4:30am – Mangal Arati
7am – Deity Greeting (Darshan)
7:05am – Jhulan Yatra (Final day)
7:45am – Guru puja
8:30am – Class by Visakha Dasi
8:30am – Class for Kids by Urmila Dasi (Bhakti Lounge)
11am – Harinam & Book distribution in Watford (Meet by Caffè Nero)
1pm – Lunch Feast

Frequently asked questions

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address
Bhaktivedanta Manor
Hilfield Lane
Watford
Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

How do I donate towards the festival?

Thank you for thinking of donating! Please click the link below to donate
Donate here

Preview from previous festivals

Jhulan Yatra
2023-08-27 - 2023-08-31 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
27 – 31 August 2023

The five-day celebration of Jhulan at Bhaktivedanta Manor, when Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda are placed on a swing and swung by Their devotees, is a joyous occasion.
During this special time all of us can throng to the temple and please the transcendental eternal forms of Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda. These transcendental forms of the Lord, called Archa-Vigraha, are installed in the temple and are non-different from Them personally. These forms are expanded by the Lord by His internal potency to facilitate the devotional service of His innumerable devotees who are in the material world.
Since our material senses cannot perceive the spiritual nature of Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda, They accept such Archa Vigraha apparently made of a material element such as marble, but actually there is no material contamination. The Supreme Personality of Godhead and His eternal consort are waiting for us to fill our hearts with transcendental happiness by serving Their beautiful transcendental forms as They swing at Bhaktivedanta Manor during Jhulan-yatra.

Schedule

Morning 7am
Evening 4:45pm-6:15pm

Frequently asked questions

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

Celebrating Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda
2023-08-19 07:30 - 2023-08-21 21:30 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Saturday 19 August 2023
4am – Morning Program (Temple Room)
Appreciating Srila Prabhupada (Sri Krishna Haveli)
7:45am – Class by Sivarama Swami
8:45am – Breakfast
10am – Bhajan & Welcome
10:30am – Inaugural Talk by Dhananjaya Das
11:30am – Song by Sakshi Gopal Das
11:45am – ‘Sankirtan Memories’ Discussion facilitated by Guru Carana Padma Devi Dasi
12:45pm – ‘Following Srila Prabhupada’ Video
1:15pm – ‘Installation & Early Days Memories’ Discussion facilitated by Kripamoya Das
2:15pm – Song by Sakshi Gopal Das
2:30pm – Lunch Feast
Appreciating Devotees (Sri Krishna Haveli)
5:40pm – Bhajan & Welcome
6:10pm – Performance by Jayadev Das
6:20pm – ‘Trip Down Memory Lane’ Drama by Bhaktivedanta Junior Players
7:15pm – Community Appreciation
7:45pm – Light Dinner Prasadam
Sunday 20 August

4am – Morning Program (Temple Room)
Appreciating New Gokul Farm & Bhaktivedanta Manor for Children
10am – Ox Procession (New Gokul Farm)
10am – ‘Gokulananda – The Joy of Gokul’ with Vrinda Kishori Devi Dasi (Age 5-10 years | Sri Krishna Haveli)
10am – Class: Serving Srila Prabhupada at Bhaktivedanta Manor (Sri Krishna Haveli)
12:30pm – Lunch Prasadam
Appreciating the Holy Name (Sri Krishna Haveli)
2pm – Kirtan Mela with Sivarama Swami, Radhanath Swami & many more
10pm – Finish
Other
2pm-5pm – Leave your mark: Place a tile on the 50th Anniversary Mosaic (Boat House)
2pm-8pm – 50 years of Bhaktivedanta Manor: Part 1 – 50th Anniversary Video (Screenings every hour | Theatre Room)
Monday 21 August
Appreciating Their Lordships
4am – Morning Program with Deity Greeting in Flower Outfit & Srila Prabhupada’s Installation class (Temple Room)
8:30am – Move to Sri Krishna Haveli
9am-10am – Abhishek
[Breakfast from 9:30am-11am]
12pm – ‘The Next 50 years’ Discussion with Sivarama Swami, Akhandadhi Das & S.B. Keshava Swami
1:30pm – Lunch Feast
2:30pm – Break
4:45pm – Pushpa Abhishek Darshan (Temple Room | until 6:30pm)
[Dinner feast from 5pm-7pm]
[Move to Sri Krishna Haveli]
7:30pm – Key Address by Visakha Dasi
7:45pm – ‘Our Only Shelter’ Drama by Pandava Sena
9:15pm – Final Address by S.B. Keshava Swami
9:30pm – Finish

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

Preview from previous events

Sunday Love Feast
2023-08-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Sri Krishna Haveli, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Every Sunday between 9 July & 13 August 2023 | Sri Krishna Haveli

Join us every Sunday from 9 July – 13 August at 5pm-7pm in the Sri Krishna Haveli as we start up the new Sunday Love Feast. There will be two hours filled with chanting & dancing, enlivening wisdom, culture & entertainment, and of course the delicious prasadam (feast).
This will be a family friendly event, with something for everyone. A chance for the community to come together, as well as something interesting and inspiring for the newcomer.
Please note that simple maha-prasadam will be available for all visitors, however the full meal (feast prasadam) will only be for attendees of the full program.
We hope this program will become a permanent feature of Bhaktivedanta Manor. Initially we are trialling the event during the Summer, so keep an eye out for updates beyond this trial period.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

What time is prasadam served?

Prasadam will be served at 7pm. Please note that simple maha-prasadam will be available for all visitors, however the full meal (feast prasadam) will only be for attendees of the full program.

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

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Preview from previous events

Evening Kirtan with Gaura Vani Das
2023-08-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Sri Krishna Haveli, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Thursday 3 August 2023
Gaura Vani Das is a kirtan leader born into the Hare Krishna movement who has been practicing devotional art for many years. Leading the project ‘As Kindred Spirits’ and many others, he has released several albums and performed his devotional songs across the world. Join us for a evening of with Gaura Vani Das and friends, intertwined with stories, wisdom, bhajans and ecstatic kirtan.
Stonebaked Pizza will be available to purchase.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

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London Rathayatra
2023-07-30 12:00 - 17:00 | Hyde park Corner, Hyde park Corner, London, W2 2UH, United Kingdom
Sunday 30 July 2023 – Hyde Park Corner

“Ratha-yatra” means “chariot festival”. This celebration has been held every year for hundreds of years at Jagannatha Puri, in Orissa on India’s east coast. There, three huge chariots, carrying the Deity forms of Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra, are pulled by hand through the city streets amid loud musical performances. Millions of pilgrims come to the festival in Orissa. Jagannatha is a special and very merciful form of Krishna.
Ratha-yatra is the biggest street festival sponsored by ISKCON – and ends with a delicious, sanctified vegetarian feast. It is celebrated by devotees of Lord Krishna all over the world and was introduced to the West by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1967 in San Franscisco. The Ratha-yatra festivals are held at several different places across the country, the biggest in London.
The London procession starts from Hyde Park Corner, goes through Park Lane, Piccadilly and Haymarket and finally arrives at Trafalgar Square, where festivities continue till night. Drama, dance, philosophy and a feast are the highlights.
London Rathayatra will take place on Sunday 30 July 2023 (www.rathayatra.co.uk)

Schedule

12pm – Ratha-yatra parade starts from Hyde Park Corner heading for Trafalgar Square
2-5pm – Trafalgar Square – Kirtan, Dance, Prasad

Frequently asked questions

How do I get there?

Coming by Train & Tube
From any of the main London railway stations come on the Piccadilly Line and get off at Hyde Park Corner. When you come out of the tube station head for the south-east corner of the Park. The Rathayatra assembles near there so look out for the tall brightly coloured canopies of the Rath Carts.
National Rail Enquiries for rail information.
Coming by Road
Parking on Sunday is OK on single yellow lines in Westminster or you can stay safe with the NCP car parks. There is one just north of Trafalgar Square. Please remember there is no parking at the assembly point in Hyde Park nor any at Trafalgar Square.
The AA main routes and parking information. The procession assembles just inside Hyde Park -500 yards west of Hyde Park Corner. You will clearly spot the three colourful carts as you approach. There are three or four kirtan (singing and instrument) sections, each with dancers. You can pull the ropes on the cart (which bestows liberation) but please follow the instructions of stewards and staff. The cart leaves Hyde Park promptly at mid-day and arrives at Trafalgar Square around 2.30pm. This can feel like a long journey on a hot day and a OAP van is provided at the rear of the procession for the infirm. Bring a bottle of water to refresh yourself along the way.

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Sadhu Sanga with Vraja Bihari Das
2023-07-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Friday 28 July 2023
Vraja Bihari Das is a monk, author and spiritual teacher at Shri Shri Radha Gopinath Mandir, ISKCON Chowpatty, for the last two decades. He has a Majors degree in Economics and a Masters in Monetary Policy and International Finance. He shares his daily reflections, meditations, and discourses on his website www.yogaformodernage.com. With over 1000+ articles on his website and hundreds of talks on his YouTube channel, he continues to help and guide people through his social media.

Schedule
Sri Krishna Haveli, Bhaktivedanta Manor
5:00 pm – Prasadam
6:30 pm – Kirtan and talk by Vraja Bihari Das

Month of Purushottama
2023-07-18 00:00 - 2023-08-17 00:00 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Tuesday 18 July – Thursday 17 August 2023
Purusottama Month (also known as Adhika Masa) appears every three years. It is considered an ideal month to engage in spiritual activities and devotees can receive great favour from Lord Krishna through their efforts. During the month devotees are recommended to increase their chanting of the Holy Name, worship Lord Krishna and make extra endeavour for their spiritual welfare.
We have organised a special programme for the month centred around Japa. A bhajan, a special discussion on the Holy Name and a live japa session will be held each evening. You are invited to attend and if you wish, to bring a flower from your garden which will be offered directly to Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda.
Daily Timetable:
5:45pm – Welcome and special bhajan. Individual flower offering to Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda
6:00pm – 30 Insights: Special topics from the world of japa (20-25 minutes)
6:30pm – Live Japa session
7:00pm – Evening Arati
Speakers:
Tue 18 Jul – Navadvip Chandra das – Introduction and Lord Caitanya: His Purpose
Wed 19 Jul – Visakha dasi – Siksastakam Verse 1
Thu 20 Jul – Jaya Krishna – Siksastakam Verse 2
Fri 21 Jul – Svayam Jyoti Krishna das -Ten Offenses 1 & 2
Sat 22 Jul – Yugala Priti dasi – SB 1.1.14 A Story of Complex Entanglement
Sun 23 Jul – Kartik Chandra das – The Maha Mantra – Part 1

Frequently asked questions

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address
Bhaktivedanta Manor
Hilfield Lane
Watford
Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

Snana Yatra
2023-07-16 08:30 - 17:00 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Sunday 16 July 2023

Bathing ceremony for Lord Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra in the Sri Krishna Haveli at Bhaktivedanta Manor.

Schedule

Subject to change
9:15 am – Arrival and Welcome of Jagannatha, Baladeva & Subhadra in the fields
9:30 am – Bullock cart procession with Jagannatha Baladeva & Subhadra from the fields to Sri Krishna Haveli
10:15 am – Jagannatha Baladeva & Subhadra Arrival at Krishna Haveli
10:45 am – Abhishek Ceremony starts
1:30 pm – Abhishek Ceremony ends and Sringar
2:00 pm – Raj Bhoga
2:30 pm – Raj Bhoga Arati with Hathi Vesha Darshan (Elephant Outfit) & Kirtan
4:00 pm – Vaikalika Bhoga
4:20 pm – Arati
4:45 pm – Jagannatha, Baladeva & Subhadra depart for London
Guidelines for bathing during Snana-yatra
Please approach in a clean condition and follow the instructions of the pujaris. Do ask if you are unsure about anything.
Pujaris are unable to carry your children so kindly carry very small ones (1 child per adult), unless they can walk. If a child is distressed, please wait until they have calmed down before approaching to bathe.
Young children (those under 7 years) will not be given a conch of their own and will need to share with an adult. They can hold the adult’s arm or body.
Do not touch the Deities.
Please only bathe the Deities once, even if you wish to bathe on behalf of someone else. Before or on receiving the conch, silently declare to the Lord the names of the one or two people you are bathing for (including yourself).
Do not carry bags while bathing. You will be asked to put them down and collect them again once you have finished bathing. A rucksack is OK.
Bathe from the top only. That means the head of the Deities only – not the feet or arms.
Do not take selfies while bathing. Give the camera or phone to someone else who is not on the stage.
Please offer your obeisances off the stage.
Devotees are always eager to serve. Please do so at the Snana-yatra festival by bathing the Deities. Kindly do not approach to wave a fan or hold the Deity, even if you are brahman initiated. You will be refused, and we do not wish to offend any persons.
Sri Sri Jagannatha Baladeva Subhadra ki jaya!

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need Tickets?

Tickets are not required

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address
Bhaktivedanta Manor
Hilfield Lane
Watford
Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

‘Lessons from Krishna’s pastimes’ with Bhakti Caitanya Swami
2023-07-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Sunday 2 July 2023 – Bhakti Lounge

An entertaining and enlivening event, held in the Bhakti Lounge, for everyone to discover Bhakti in a dynamic and exciting way.
4pm-5:30pm
‘Lessons from Krishna’s pastimes’ with Bhakti Caitanya Swami
6pm
Feast (Free Vegetarian Meal)
Morning Classes by Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Sunday 2 July 2023 – 7:30am – Temple Room
Wednesday 5 July 2023 – 7:30am – Temple Room

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

What time is prasadam served?

6pm

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

Watford Rathayatra
2023-07-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Watford Town Centre, Watford, United Kingdom
Saturday 1 July 2023 – Watford High Street & Cassiobury Park

The Festival of Chariots, also known as ‘Ratha Yatra’ is an ancient tradition of procession that takes place around the world, originating in India. Filled with singing, dancing, colour, and spirituality, it is a joyous occasion for all that attend.
Free and with something for everyone – Fun for the family, philosophy for the spiritual-seeker, singing & dancing for the expressive soul, and a free delicious vegetarian meal for all the public.

Schedule

10am
Harinam (Procession) starts at 10am at the Atria Watford entrance by Metro Bank (High Street)
11am – 4pm
Procession with the Chariot will go from and around Cassiobury Park, finishing at the Bandstand with a feast and kirtan (starting at Rickmansworth Road entrance to the Park)

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning and origin behind the Festival of Chariots / Ratha Yatra?

‘Ratha Yatra’ literally translates as ‘Chariot Festival’. It is an extraordinary festival that originates in Jagannatha Puri on the east coast of India and dates back over 2,000 years.
Krishna, in His most merciful form as Lord Jagannatha, is pulled along on a large wooden cart. Lord Jagannatha is present along with His brother, Baladeva and sister, Subhadra.
At the end of the procession, there is a big gathering of devotees with feasting, stalls and spiritual entertainment.

Who is Lord Jagannatha?

Lord Jagannatha, known as the Lord of the Universe, is a wooden form of Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

What will you be singing on the day?

Primarily the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra will be sung:
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare
The mantra is most commonly translated as, “O Lord, O Energy of the Lord, please engage me in Your service.” It was popularized in the sixteenth century by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, and spread worldwide in the late twentieth century by Srila Prabhupada and his followers in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.

Can anyone attend?

Yes, this is free and open to everyone. Tell a friend, bring your family, or come on your own.

The Holy Name Immersion Weekend
2023-06-24 - 2023-06-25 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Saturday & Sunday 24-25 June 2023
An opportunity for the whole community to dive deeper into the power and nectar of the Holy Name in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Bhaktivedanta Manor.
Join us for a weekend of insightful workshops, classes and ecstatic kirtans facilitated by special guests
Special guests:
Indradyumna Swami
Mahatma Das
Bada Haridas
Vaisesika Das
Kripamoya Das
Sri Prahlada Das
Saturday 24 June 2023

7:30am – Morning Class by Mahatma Das (Temple Room)
8:30am – Breakfast
10am – Workshop: “Deepening Your Connection With Japa” by Mahatma Das (Seva Hall)
Booking Required – see link below to register
3:30pm – Presentation: “The Glories of Harinam Sankirtan – from Lord Caitanya to the present day” by Indradyumna Swami & Kripamoya Das (Sri Krishna Haveli)
5pm-9:30pm – Kirtan with Indradyumna Swami, Mahatama Das, Bada Haridas, & Sri Prahlada Das

Dinner Prasadam will be served from 6pm-8pm
Sunday 25 June 2023

7:30am – Morning Class by Vaisesika Das (Temple Room)
9am – Breakfast
10am-12pm – Krishna Club Special for children – ages 4-14 (Sri Krishna Haveli)
– Family Workshop 01: “Japa for Children” by Mahatma Das
– Family Workshop 02: “Adventures in Book Distribution” by Vaisesika Das
– Family Workshop 03: “Adventures in Spreading the Holy Names: Stories & Kirtan” by Indradyumna Swami
Booking Required – registration link released in June
11:30am – Workshop: “Mercy of the Holy Name” by Bada Haridas (Bhakti Lounge)
Booking Required – see link below to register
1pm – Lunch
2:30pm-9pm – Kirtan with Indradyumna Swami, Mahatma Das, Bada Haridas, Vaisesika Das, Kripamoya Das, & Sri Prahlada Das (Sri Krishna Haveli)

Dinner Prasadam will be served from 6pm-8pm
Note: Tickets are required for the workshops – No tickets are required for the kirtans.

“Deepening Your Connection with Japa – Lessons from Siksastakam” by Mahatma das
Saturday 24 June 2023 – 10am – Seva Hall

Register to attend

“Joyful Devotion Workshops for children aged 5-14 years old” with Mahatma Das, Indradyumna Swami, and Vaisesika Das
Sunday 25 June 2023 – 10am-2pm – Sri Krishna Haveli

Register to attend

“Mercy of the Holy Name – Seeing Through the Eyes of the Acaryas” by Bada Haridas
Sunday 25 June 2023 – 11:30am – Bhakti Lounge

Register to attend

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

Across the weekend, there will be a mixture of non-ticketed and ticketed events. Please keep an eye on this page for more details.

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

'Sri Jagannath Katha' with Vrindavan Chandra Goswami (in Hindi)
2023-06-18 17:00 - 2023-06-20 20:00 | Sri Krishna Haveli, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Talks will be given in Hindi
Sun 18 – Tue 20 June 2023 – Sri Krishna Haveli
Join us for a series of talks on Lord Jagannath & Ratha Yatra in the Sri Krishna Haveli
Sun 18 Jun 2023 5-7pm
Mon 19 Jun 2023 6-8pm
Tue 20 Jun 2023 6-8pm

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

Sadhu Sanga with Jayapataka Swami & Vaisesika Das
2023-06-16 17:30 - 21:00 | Sri Krishna Haveli, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Friday 16 June 2023 – Sri Krishna Haveli

Prasadam: 5:30pm-7pm
Sadhu Sanga: 7pm-9pm
Join us for this Sadhu Sanga with Jayapataka Swami and Vaisesika Das in the Sri Krishna Haveli

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

‘Vedic culture’s ancient global existence’ with Radha Mohan Das
2023-06-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Sunday 11 June 2023 – Bhakti Lounge

An entertaining and enlivening event, held in the Bhakti Lounge, for everyone to discover Bhakti in a dynamic and exciting way.
4pm-5:30pm
‘Vedic culture’s ancient global existence’ with Radha Mohan Das
6pm
Feast (Free Vegetarian Meal)

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

What time is prasadam served?

6pm

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

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‘50 years at a glance’ with Shyamasundara Das
2023-06-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Sri Krishna Haveli, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Sunday 4 June 2023 – Sri Krishna Haveli

Reflections on 50 years of Bhaktivedanta Manor with one of the pioneers of the Hare Krishna movement in the UK.
Bio of Shyamasundara Das
I was born in the body of Samuel Speerstra, in Salem, Oregon in May,1942. From early childhood I thrived on adventure and risk. After graduating from Reed College in 1965, I met Bhaktivedanta Swami in San Francisco in January 1967, and immediately became his disciple Shyamasundar Das. The Swami wed me to my girlfriend Melanie (Malati Devi Dasi) in a smoke-filled storefront in Haight-Ashbury we called the Radha-Krishna Temple.
In 1968, to please Swamiji, I traveled with five chosen devotees to London. There, we witnessed firsthand Krishna’s magic display; we befriended the Beatles and, courtesy of Apple Records, spread Hare Krishna Mantra around the world. In October 1970, the Swami took twenty of his Western disciples to India, and together-as Prabhupad and his Dancing White Elephants–we barnstormed the country. In June 1971, Prabhupad accepted me as his Personal Secretary. I was by Prabhupad’s side, day and night, in Europe, USA, Africa, Asia, Australia-even behind Brezhnev’s Iron Curtain. I never saw him sleep, I never saw him make an error of any kind. How did I get this lucky, to observe close-up the life of the Perfect Person? Srila Prabhupad, the Magic Man himself!
Please note: This event will be not be broadcast live

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

‘Developing Faith in Krishna’s plan’ with Bhakta Rishi
2023-05-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Sunday 28 May 2023 – Bhakti Lounge

An entertaining and enlivening event, held in the Bhakti Lounge, for everyone to discover Bhakti in a dynamic and exciting way.
4pm-5:30pm
‘Developing Faith in Krishna’s plan’ with Bhakta Rishi
6pm
Feast (Free Vegetarian Meal)

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

What time is prasadam served?

6pm

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

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Preview from previous events

‘The Art of Meaningful Discussions’ with Nimai Chandra Das
2023-05-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, WD258EZ, United Kingdom
Sunday 21 May 2023 – Bhakti Lounge

An entertaining and enlivening event, held in the Bhakti Lounge, for everyone to discover Bhakti in a dynamic and exciting way.
4pm-5:30pm
‘The Art of Meaningful Discussions’ with Nimai Chandra Das
6pm
Feast (Free Vegetarian Meal)

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

No ticket is required. Free for all to attend.

What time is prasadam served?

6pm

Will there be parking available?

Yes. Free parking will be available all day.

How do I get there?

Address Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE
Note: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ, as this will lead you to a nearby village.
For Public Transport & Map, please CLICK HERE

Related events

Disappearance of Srila Jagannatha das BabajiFebruary 18 @ 4:30 pm - 9:00 pmSunday Love FeastFebruary 22Weddings & Events Exhibition 2026February 28 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pmGaura Purnima / Holika Dahan (Festival)March 1Gaura PurnimaMarch 3

Preview from previous events
